Shoplifting in England and Wales hits highest level in 20 years

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Shoplifting offences recorded by police across England and Wales reached their highest level on record last year, according to the Office for National Statistics.

In 2023, 430,104 shoplifting offences were recorded, up by more than a third (37%) compared to 2022.

 

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